Proverbs 5:3

“For the lips of a strange woman drop [as] an honeycomb, etc.] “Mulsa dicta”, “honey words”, as is Plautus’sf101 expression. The Septuagint and Arabic versions premise something here which is not in the Hebrew text, “do not give heed to a wicked woman;” and the Vulgate Latin version, “to the fallacy of a woman:” but there is no need to connect the words by such a supplement; since, as they lie, they give a reason why it was necessary to attend to wisdom and understanding, in order to act discreetly and speak knowingly; since there is so much danger of being drawn aside by a wicked woman, a lewd and adulterous one; the kisses of whose lips, her confabulations and songs, are as pleasing to the…”

“(Compare Pro 2:16). Her enticing promises are deceitful.”

“Smoother than oil - The same comparison is used in marginal reference to describe the treachery of a false friend. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The lips - It concerns thee to get and to use discretion, that thou mayest be able to resist those temptations to which thou art exposed. Proverbs 5:4”

“5:3-4 The lips of the immoral woman seem sweet and enticing but are actually bitter and deadly. Sexual activity often begins with a kiss, and flattering words can entice.”

“the lips: Pro 2:16, Pro 6:24, Pro 7:21; Rev 17:2-6 mouth: Heb. palate smoother: Psa 55:21 Proverbs 5:4”